quick update on the hair: i'm now taking biotin-was thinking about it before but some discussions on the boards got me to start it. we'll see in six months or whatever, if it works for me. i'm also going to try scalp massages more often. some folks on the boards do them all the time, i'm not into a routine yet, although i have been consistently finger combing it when wet, which is an improvement over my old hair routines. i CAN NOT WAIT until it gets longer-especially BSL, which is still probably four inches away.

at certain times throughout the year i become alternately incredibly satisfied or insanely impatient with the current rate of growth i'm seeing. why is this? i don't know, but it must be lunar or hormonal or something. 

when i look at things objectively, my hair is doing well, growing at a decent speed and is healthy and shiny. and i can actually braid it a bit. still though, it's a long way from my goal of bsl and then waist length. so when i see others with my goal length hair, i'm usually excited about keeping up the growing but still frustrated by how i'm still not a "long" haired girl, just medium or average length. (although in the city here,  a lot of people have shorter hair then me.) ok, starting to rant. i should go do scalp massage and then wash the dishes.

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arrghhh! patience!

we are now really getting into fall weather and i love it. the leaves are beautiful in their early fall colors and the breeze is always fresh and a little nippy.

the hair is growing at a nice little pace and i'm wearing it braided or in some sort of improvise twisted bun most days. has anyone tried biotin infused shampoo? i have some but don't know if it does much as i thought biotin had to be ingested into the body to help skin and hair. whatever, guess it won't hurt.

i noticed the other day that my hair is medium-to long length in my group of friends. that's new to me, as it used to always be the shortest when i had a pixie or chin length style. i'm also happy that the waves are coming back in.

well it's officially colder here now and i'm switching to sweaters and warm coats. i kind of like it, for now.

my hair is still growing and i've been wearing it down to work a lot.  i still have not gotten into the habit of putting it up at night. at what length is this necessary? mine is between shoulder length and on its way to BSL.

i've been taking biotin supplements for two months and haven't noticed any changes yet, but i'm hoping it will help in the long run. one thing i'm definitely working on is keeping my stress level lower, as it's jumped up there lately by me letting things get under my skin at work. literally, it affects my skin too. so i'm working on that, and i think i'll figure it out.

my doctor, who is very holistic and really great, has been urging me to quit drinking coffee. it's the only caffeine (besides that in dark chocolate) that I really consume, since I don't drink soda or anything. I usually have one or two cups of coffee a day. he's been telling me that it's really harmful for my body and will affect skin, hair, digestion, etc. i tried to quit coffee for two months, but i really missed the habit and pick me up in the morning. so for now, i'm still drinking it, but i'm wondering has anyone quit caffeine and really noticed positive physical effects? you see, i'd only quit if it's really necessary. i loves me my coffee.

guess what everyone? i still exist. and i still have hair!  i realized i'd been off the boards, (still reading people's posts occasionally but not logged in or posting), but i had no idea it had been since nov. that i updated my journal.
hope everyone is doing well!

new and interesting things i've learned in the past few months...my hair does like cones. i switched to garnier fructise and alternated that with herbal essence conditioners and my hair got more body. of course now i need to do more ACV rinses to get it all clean every now and then, but in general it's got more body with these shampoos and still seems to be growing well. i'll post a picture when i get someone to take one for me. i tried the backwards in the mirror but just kept getting pictures of my ear or shoulder blade. i'm finally starting to feel that i'm on the way to long hair, since it's now nicely past my shoulders but not quite to BSL. i also have been able to do more styles for work, loose french braids with a flower pin, my first buns (although we are talking like a small pecan roll, not cinnamon roll size yet).

other small but colorful developments in my life since then...i have done four new paintings since my last post and have two new plants growing (and staying alive) in my window sill. i'm learning guitar (from a book and a friend) and how to cook french food (from a book and a friend). oh and tonight i'm going to a formal event and will be wearing my hair wavy with a red flower tucked into a loose chignon (that's the plan, i'll post a picture if it is successful.) if that plan doesn't work i'll just wear it down i suppose. i guess that's enough info on me for now. 

thanks angel, i 'll give that a try